ETS Reading Test 1 Passage 1

According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of the white-tailed deer of Puget Sound?

It can be inferred from the discussion in paragraph 2 that winter conditions

The word ‘inhibits’ in the passage is closest in meaning to

The phrase ‘in the same breath’ in the passage is closest in meaning to

The author tells the story of the explorers Lewis and Clark in paragraph 3 in order to illustrate which of the following points?

According to paragraph 3, how had Fort Vancouver changed by the time David Douglas returned in 1832?

(Look at paragraph 4, the blue highlight)

Why does the author ask readers to recall ‘the fate of the Columbian white-tailed deer’ in the discussion of changes in the wilderness landscape?

The phrase ‘indefinite period’ in the passage is closest in meaning to a period

Which of the following statements about deer populations is supported by the information in paragraph 4?

The word ‘rebound’ in the passage is closest in meaning to

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 5 as a factor that has increased deer populations?

Look at the four squares that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage.
‘There food is available and accessible throughout the winter.’
Where would the sentence best fit?

Directions: An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage.

Click on 3 answer choices below.

Deer in the Puget Sound area eat a wide variety of foods and migrate seasonally to find food.